Old Farmhouse Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken

 Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken

4 - 6 Chicken Pieces, Breasts or Thighs

1/2 cup Light Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

1 - 2 cloves Garlic

Italian Seasoning

Panko Bread Crumbs

Remember that protein foods are the most expensive items on your grocery list.

Take advantage of sales and plan your meals around the supermarket ads.

Use chicken thighs, breast, or tenders.

Remove skin and wash chicken pieces.

Place in a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Mix sour cream or plain yogurt with Parmesan cheese.

With garlic press, squeeze garlic cloves into the mixture.

Spread sour cream mixture over the chicken pieces.

Cover with bread crumbs.

Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, 

depending on the thickness of your chicken pieces.

Egg Dyeing

Brown eggs vs white eggs?

I was always under the assumption that brown eggs would not dye well, if at all. Last year, owning my own chickens that were only brown egg layers, I purchased white eggs from the supermarket just to dye for Easter. For some reason, those eggs didn't cook well nor did they dye well. I had a mess on my hands! Because I needed to have dyed eggs for a breakfast that I was serving, I bit the bullet and tried dyeing my farm raised brown eggs.

The result - gorgeous!!! Rich, gorgeous, "country colored" eggs.You may want to allow them to sit a little longer than you would your white eggs, but well worth the extra few minutes. If you have never dyed brown eggs, I encourage you to try them for youself. I really believe you will absolutely love the results!!!